Repurposed Vintage Farmhouse Patriotic Wooden Blocks

It’s that fun time of the month again for our Inspired Makers Challenge. That’s where a group of my blogging pals and I get together with a theme and get making! This month’s theme is Red, White and Blue. This fits in perfect for Independence Day coming up over the weekend! If you’ve been following me for a while your probably thinking “huh, but your an Aussie”?! Luckily we have the same colours here in Australia! So I’ve put on my patriotic creative cap and come up with some repurposed Vintage Farmhouse Patriotic Wooden Blocks to share with you.

Step 1 – If you’re cutting your own blocks set your drop saw up and cut your 6 blocks. Sand any rough edges and then stain. If you’re using blocks that already have paint on them, lightly sand so that the colour goes away because you don’t want that coming through later when you distress. Then using your flat brush give one of the faces of the blocks 2 coats of Liberty Blue.

Step 2 – Using your chalk pencil draw the Aussie Flag. I used the pattern from my Aussie Stool Makeover from last year as I guideline. If you don’t feel comfortable drawing freehand shrink down the flag to the size of the blocks then using transfer paper trace the image onto the blocks.

And there you have a fun way to celebrate your country and be grateful where ever you are! Be sure to check out all of the other fabulous Patriotic projects from my blogging pals below!
Happy painting!

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Hey Sweet Aussie Friend! And thanks for sharing the red, white, and blue celebration with us! Love your blocks so much. They are just the perfect touch of color and could fit anywhere in the house. And the Fusion colors. Perfect! Thanks for the inspiration! Susie from The Chelsea Project

Oh I am so glad you got to play along with us this month with your red white and blue flag blocks. They are so cute and will look lovely all around your home, not just on your independence holiday. I guess I need to start looking for some blocks at the thrift store 🙂

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